Maxwell AFB suspicious package was 'food product'

Montgomery's Maxwell Air Force Base is returning to normal following the a determination that a suspicious package found Friday morning at the base's post office was not dangerous.

Authorities initially determined the package, which was the size of a box of blank checks, "gave a positive indication for explosives".

Around 12:45, Michael Ritz, Chief Media Relations spokesperson for Maxwell confirmed the situation was "resolved". Around 1:45 p.m. Major Ben Jacobson confirmed the package was a "food product".

Officials followed procedures in place for a suspicious package and the Montgomery Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit and base security officials established a cordon around the building after its discovery around 10 a.m.

During the incident, the Maxwell Boulevard Gate was closed and traffic was diverted to other gates during the situation. The gate has since reopened.

Three adult males and one juvenile were arrested in Limestone County on Thursday after a four-hour manhunt and charged with multiple counts stemming from a string of vehicle thefts.

A ground search ensued that lasted about four hours and covered approximately six miles, ending a few hundred yards east of Hays Mill Road where the suspects were caught in a hunting stand/shoot house.

A ground search ensued that lasted about four hours and covered approximately six miles, ending a few hundred yards east of Hays Mill Road where the suspects were caught in a hunting stand/shoot house.

A nonstop route to Orlando is coming soon to Huntsville International Airport. Silver Airways, an airline based out of Fort Lauderdale, will start the new route on May 23, 2018. The airline made the announcement on Tuesday. Silver plans to fly its new ATR-600 aircraft to complete the 600 mile trip. The ATR-600 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that can seat up to 70 people on some models. Silver Airways says its model will feature leather seating, increased leg room and sp...

A nonstop route to Orlando is coming soon to Huntsville International Airport. Silver Airways, an airline based out of Fort Lauderdale, will start the new route on May 23, 2018. The airline made the announcement on Tuesday. Silver plans to fly its new ATR-600 aircraft to complete the 600 mile trip. The ATR-600 is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft that can seat up to 70 people on some models. Silver Airways says its model will feature leather seating, increased leg room and sp...